PSYC 420 - Political Psychology

4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides an overview of modern theories and frameworks of political psychology. Focus is on the interconnectedness of patterns of behavior that lead to a wide range of political behavior. Theories and frameworks include personality, cognitive, attitudes, social identity, emotions and group dynamics. Topics include presidential leadership, voting behavior, media influences on political thinking, race and political behavior, ethnic conflict and genocide, nationalism, terrorism, and conflict resolution.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101.